myth
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“It’s the opposite of the conventional myth. The least-diverse films performed the worst and even posted a negative return on the studio’s investment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024
“It’s kind of an urban myth. I mean, does it happen? Yes. Percentage wise, is it significant? No,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
“At first they didn’t believe it, and people thought it was a mistake or a myth. But sightings just kept coming!”
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023
"Let me be the bridge to an America that only the unknowing call myth." he said.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2021
“The alchemical worm Ouroboros of ancient myth. Its teeth are sunk in its tail.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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